Vetivert Java
Dark, earthy and deeply grounding, Vetivert is a powerful base note material valued for its dry woody character, smoky depth and long-lasting presence.
Its profile is bold and rugged, opening with dense rooty-earthy facets before revealing dry woods, subtle smoke, mineral darkness and leathery undertones.
Compared with smoother vetiver styles, Vetivert has a more assertive and textured character, making it ideal where strength, dryness and natural depth are required.
In perfumery, Vetivert is used to anchor compositions and bring structure, maturity and persistence.
It works beautifully in masculine fragrances, woody accords, chypres, orientals, leather compositions, incense blends and smoky niche creations.
Used sparingly, it adds dryness, texture and earthy sophistication. Used more prominently, it can form the backbone of a fragrance, giving weight, shadow and an unmistakably refined natural character.
Vetivert is especially useful for creating perfumes with depth and longevity, lending a distinctive rooty, smoky and woody signature that remains present long into the drydown.
Product specification.
CAS No:
Odour Description (decreasing): Woody, Vetiver, Earthy, Dry, Smooth, Green, Slightly Smoky, Leathery, Exalting, Tenacious, Fixative
Odour Strength: Medium
Usage: Effective from the smallest traces
Substantivity: 200+ hour(s) at 100%
Solvent: DPG to give a 10% solution of Vetivert Oil
Synonyms: Vetiver Oil, Vetivert Java, Java Vetiver Oil, Vetiver Essential Oil, Java Vetivert Oil, Khus Oil, Khus-Khus Oil, Vetiver Root Oil, Chrysopogon Zizanioides Root Oil, Vetiveria Zizanioides Root Oil
Name: Vetivert Oil
IFRA:
Hazard statements:
- H315 Causes skin irritation.
- H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
Precautionary statements:
- P261 Avoid breathing vapour or dust.
- P264 Wash hands and other contacted skin thoroughly after handling.
- P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.
- P280 Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection.
- P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.
- P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P333+P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
- P337+P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
- P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
- P501 Dispose of contents/container to: approved disposal site.
Professional/Industrial use only.





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